How Much Does it Cost to Mow a Lawn in West Des Moines?

$11 Cheap
$34 Great Price
$58 Costly
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The average cost of West Des Moines lawn mowing and maintenance starts at $11 up to $58 depending on the size of the lawn. However, this price may fluctuate if you have areas of your lawn that are hard to reach or have a ditch or lake. Mowing these areas relatively costs higher because the lawn mower has to be moved at such an angle that it can cover the edges of the lawn near the water. You may also be charged an additional fee if you have flower beds, trees, and other exterior items that will require the person doing the mowing to be extra precise. Some West Des Moines lawn mowing services charge additional fees for extra labor like trimming shrub edges and raking or bagging leaves on your lawn. However, there are lawn mowing service providers that offer a discount if you regularly hire or get into a contract with them to take care of your lawn.

Estimated final cost for lawn mowing

Item Quantity Fair Price
Lawn Cutting Labor 2 Hours $35.30
Totals - Cost to Mow Lawns - 215 Square Feet $35.30
Average Cost Per Square Foot $0.17

How frequently should mowing be done on a lawn in West Des Moines?

As long as the grass is actively growing, you need to keep mowing. Only low enough that you do not cut more than one-third of the grass blade at a time. Cool season grass is on top of its growth during spring, meaning that you will need to mow the lawn frequently during this season. Keep in mind that some of the fertilizers used in lawns will provide a certain amount of nutrients that will be absorbed by the turf but will not be immediately utilized by the grass. This may result in excessive top growth. When there is high growth, mowing will need to be done multiple times a week.

What should be the best thing to do with the grass clippings in West Des Moines?

When you are regularly mowing and not removing one-third of the height of the grass blade, the clippings can just be left on the lawn to provide extra nutrients to the grass when they eventually decay. However, it is important to check the thickness of the thatch when you are leaving clippings on your lawn. A thatch that is bigger than an inch may hinder the clippings from getting into the soil. If this is the scenario, you may need to bag the clippings.

When is it advisable to stop mowing the lawn in West Des Moines?

You can stop mowing when the grass blades stop growing. Cool season grass stops its growth when the temperature drops below 40F or exceeds 90F. On the other hand, the growth of the roots will continue all throughout fall until winter.

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Investing in a lawn mowing in West Des Moines service is well worth the price if your schedule is full. Some municipalities fine homeowners who have dirty and untidy lawns and you wouldn’t want that. Lawns that are regularly mowed to the right length will be able to withstand climatic condition, will retain moisture, and will not grow weeds.

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    Earl May Nursery & Garden Center

    Rating: 76
    1845 22nd St. 
    West Des Moines,  IA  50265
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    Midwest L & I Inc

    Rating: 91
    8929 Ashworth Rd. 
    West Des Moines,  IA  50265
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    Brilliant Borders Landscaping

    Rating: 87
    1556 94th St. 
    West Des Moines,  IA  50265
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    Environmental Design Group Ltd

    Rating: 79
    6601 Westown Pkwy. 
    West Des Moines,  IA  50265
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    Timberline Tree Services

    Rating: 69
    2116 Crown Flair Dr. 
    West Des Moines,  IA  50265
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    SVPA Architects Inc.

    Rating: 76
    1466 28th St #200. 
    West Des Moines,  IA  50265
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